DOTA2 - Shapeways comp entry - Shadow Blade

kestosterone · Feb 2018

This post carries on from my previous one showing my WIP for the Shadow Blade build.

http://polycount.com/discussion/198493/comp-entry-shadow-blade#latest

This build will be created using the following image for reference and I have modified the model to accommodate electronics for lighting effects. Almost all the parts will be printed in 2 halves so I can assemble the model around the electronics.

I've already printed the blade but I will likely be going for a hollow blade to ensure that the light penetrates the blade better.

Image: https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28277260_2029526593970091_5270838068351634620_n.jpg?oh=29ad0a98a9e4a4428437cb0b290add66&oe=5B4D1604

kestosterone · Feb 2018

I've completed the print of the guard and the pommel. The Pommel was made in 2 pieces so the cap can be removed to access the USB charger. I'm reprinting the blade after making the pieces hollow for better light penetration.

Image: https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28377740_2029991727256911_7140664625245947361_n.jpg?oh=d616ab3e7d97fe24e5b70b18dd6ff20b&oe=5B415830

kestosterone · Feb 2018

This link shows how the light doesn't penetrate the blade all the way with an infill https://www.facebook.com/makeitrealaustralia/videos/2028695714053179/

kestosterone · Mar 2018

Here's the blade front half with no infil
https://www.facebook.com/makeitrealaustralia/videos/2030277143895036/

kestosterone · Mar 2018

Reprint of the blade complete and the blade is assembled. I only have to do the hilt before cleaning it all up then a whole lot of finishing

Image: https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28467631_2031130460476371_6238187586087919829_n.jpg?oh=dcddeccc5f8cca894fd500ff6b2bd5a2&oe=5B4170FE

And a link to the video - https://www.facebook.com/gian.livingstone/videos/10155041192236432/

kestosterone · Mar 2018

hilt complete

kestosterone · Mar 2018

Image: https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28471251_2031906090398808_5131859611252681833_n.jpg?oh=b28fb490b15919680a65bfeb1a9e01bf&oe=5B0370F6

here are links to the internal electronics

internal circuit

https://www.facebook.com/makeitrealaustralia/videos/2031908280398589/

let it glow

https://www.facebook.com/makeitrealaustralia/videos/2031905347065549/

kestosterone · Mar 2018

I've redone the right side of the handle in (printed in gold) to accommodate a recharge circuit but this model is now complete. It's time to fill, sand and paint.

Image: https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29339988_2040068406249243_2038785564285937237_n.jpg?oh=1a6edbb7e63447c44c24bc9e31ac4363&oe=5B496075

Image: https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29386523_2040068472915903_7274285758143230653_n.jpg?oh=b167a146b8b9f1359506d0293888b447&oe=5B4507B0

kestosterone · Mar 2018

Gold foil and brass coat on the handle

Image: https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29496440_2041149792807771_5585628120436522076_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=9ac9241e646a09eaaf3f70f5c8b2d76e&oe=5B2C95D7

Image: https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/29498145_2041149742807776_4894392447181593114_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=1f2403494d1cb1d07f52d70b638f1fca&oe=5B2B2B49

kestosterone · Mar 2018

I'm busy distressing the gold foil finish and adding some purple

kestosterone · Mar 2018

Here is my final model. This was printed in PLA+ then finished with gold foil and distressed with the same bronze coat used to paint the handle. The blade was printed in a translucent filament and left hollow for better light diffusion. The blade was then painted with a purple paint.

For the electronics, I've used a Trinket microcontroller, A powerbooast C (recharge), a 3.3v LiPo battery (mounted into the handle and a capacitive touch sensor attached to a brass grub skrew on the handle. Lastly, I have a set of neopixels running a fade in/out sketch from the trinket. All bought from Adafruit.

The enclosed link shows off the lighting in bright and low light.

Now to fix printability issues on Shapeways.

https://www.facebook.com/gian.livingstone/videos/10155091445536432/

kestosterone · Mar 2018

Here is a link to my shop item on Shapeways:
https://www.shapeways.com/product/S254324G4/dota-2-shadow-blade-kit?optionId=65094837&li=marketplace

kestosterone · Apr 2018

Here is a link to the half size version of my model. Note this doesnt make allowance for electronics even though the blade is hollow - https://www.shapeways.com/product/PCUU2SMEM/shadow-blade-full-build-exploded-small-version

DOTA2 - Shapeways comp entry - Shadow Blade

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